Do you feel sharp pain when you eat, drink, or brush your teeth? You may have sensitive teeth. Worn enamel or exposed tooth roots can cause sensitivity. Cavities, cracked teeth, gum disease, or a reaction to bleaching can also cause temporary tooth pain. But you don’t have to … [Read more...]
Anatomy of a Tooth
The tooth is a versatile tool. Not only do healthy smiles make people more attractive, teeth are also used to break down food for digestion. But the functions of teeth are not just limited to cutting, grinding, and chewing. They also help with speech development and play a role … [Read more...]
Bad Habit to Break – Teeth as Tools
Everyone has done it at one time or another. You’re away from your scissors and you need something to cut with. Why not use your pearly whites? Well, we’ll tell you why it’s time to break those bad habits. The enamel on your teeth is one of the hardest substances in your body. … [Read more...]
Nail Biting is a No-No
Biting your nails can cause more pain that just a hangnail. Regularly biting your nails can cause your teeth to move out-of-place. In addition, nail biting could potentially cause teeth to break or tooth enamel to splinter. People who bite their fingernails when stressed, chew … [Read more...]
Chew Gum For Healthy Teeth – YES!
I’ve said over and over again on this blog how bad sugar is for your teeth. Is it hypocritical of me to now say that I want you to chew gum – and so does your dentist? Not in the least, as long as it’s the correct kind of gum. It’s true that sugar causes the natural … [Read more...]